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A quirky and original British Beauty blog. Learn how to apply make up, read tutorials, view swatches and watch make up lessons, read reviews for skincare and cosmetics like MAC, Chanel, Bobbi Brown, Clinique etc. and learn how to make homemade skincare and how to take care of your hair and skin, and techniques like how to apply fake tan, do a smoky eye and so on.
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Engagement & Bridal Make Up Trial No. 1 at MAC Make Up

*Shuffles in..* Well….um…how do I say this….I’m coming over all shy… I’m engaged! To Mr C that is. I know you’re thinking, I thought you were already married...

18 h ago

Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Fresh and Hydrating Cream Compact Make Up SPF15 in 40 Beige Review

Even when I have my daily foundation (usually liquid) sorted, I tend to always have some kind of cream compact foundation on the go too. I love creamy compact bases because they tend to be quite hydr...

19 h ago

Lips of the Day! Chanel Brilliant Extreme Glossimer Lip Gloss in GIGGLE 46

A YouTuber made me do it! Except I can’t remember which one. One with pretty lips. A month or two ago a YouTuber mentioned one of her favourite lip glosses ever is Chanel’s Brilliant Extr...

4 days ago

Illamasqua Naked Strangers Release!

I thought that this Illamasqua Naked Stranger’s release was very lovely looking so thought I’d share these images with you! Naked Strangers to me implies nude colours – which this k...

5 days ago

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation Review & Swatches (Shade 11)

I popped down to the Illamasqua counter near me a few weeks ago for reasons I will explain next week for a make over with one of my favourite make up artists – Leena who is a Key Artist for the...

18 may 12

Eye Candy London Professional Nail Colour- Colour Flip in Regally Yours

I have a NOTD for you from eye CANDY London – a Colour Flip Nail Polish (£8) which supposedly has a ‘metallic colour flip particle technology’. In different light and at different a...

17 may 12

Scott Cornwall Hair Dye Remover, Colour Correction and Enhancement Range!

I have had my fair share of hair dye disasters and have often reached for the RUSK Eliminate hair dye remover which is a. expensive and b. hard to find as there aren’t many Sally’s stores...

17 may 12

Inika Product Review: Pure Primer, Liquid Mineral Foundation, Perfection Concealer and Lip Whip Rev...

Inika Cosmetics has an interesting back story; the founder Miranda Bond struggled with endometriosis and thought shouldn’t wouldn’t be able to conceive naturally. She decided to change th...

11 may 12

Lips of the Day; Sisley Phyto Lip Shine in No 7 Sheer Peach Review and Swatches!

If you’re looking for a cheap thrill, walk up to that Sisley make up counter then turn back round again cos Sisley is an expensive, luxurious, high end beauty thrill. It’s one of those oo...

11 may 12

Weekly Checkup & Thursday Giveaway: Win 1 of 10 GOSH Intense Eye Liner Pens!

How is everyone today? I have a very busy Thursday with various appointments, some important ones, some medical and finally ending with a haircut and hopefully a massive fajita. I am in one of those ...

10 may 12

How I ended up with 3 Diorskin Nude Foundations…shade comparison and review

Diorskin Nude is one of my top 3 foundations (my review here) – it’s glowy and easy to blend, it almost has a paint like texture to it because it dries fairly quickly on the face and leav...

10 may 12

Benefit Sun Beam Golden Bronze Complexion Highlighter looks SUNNY!

High Beam (pink), Moon Beam (gold) and now Sun Beam…could it be called anything else?! I like all the Benefit ‘beams’ but this is going to be my favourite I can tell! It looks like ...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

Clinique Mascara Swap in Debenhams 14th – 20th May 2012

Clinique are doing a ‘Mascara Swap’ from the 14th – 20th May 2012 in Debenhams – bring in any old mascara of any brand and pick up a deluxe sample size of the following two ma...

10 may 12

Urban Decay Build Your Own Palette Review and Swatches! Part 2

Hurrah! So I got my paws on my own Urban Decay Build Your Own Palette (£14 – for the tin, brush and a neutral matte eyeshadow called Walk of Shame, exclusive to the palette). There’s spac...

09 may 12

Urban Decay Build Your Own Palette Eyeshadow Colours Part 1!

You know I love building my own palettes, and I love it when a company offers the option of putting solo shadows into one place! Urban Decay recently launched their own Build Your Own Palette system ...

09 may 12 2 people like this

A little note….

…to say that I will be back to regular business soon…the lack of posts recently is down to tiredness and general busy-ness – I’ve had a lot going on! I’ve also got loads...

08 may 12 1 person likes this

Posh Refillable Mascara? Guerlain Noir G Exceptional Complete Mascara Review

Mascara is one of those things; some people find that cheap ones work well for them others like me, can’t seem to get satisfaction from cheaper makes. More fussy lashes always seem to want RMK ...

01 may 12

Argan Oil in a Balm! Mizon Miracle Wrapping Therapy The Pure Argan Essential Wrapping Balm Review

I stumbled across the Korean brand, Mizon, by chance on eBay. I was looking for a snail cream (hot in skincare dontcha know) and found a load of interesting products created by this brand (Mizon soun...

30 apr 12 1 person likes this

Monday Giveaway: Win 1 of 5 Cor ‘The Silver Soap’! Posh Soap!

Ladies! I hope you are having a great Friday! I have a busy but fun one ahead! Today I have 5 x 10g Cor The Silver Soap to giveaway, worth £15 each. What is this mysterious silver soap?! “Cor’s...

27 apr 12

Smooth those crinkles! Olay Regenerist Wrinkle Relaxing Complex Review

Sooner or later you’ll in the mirror and go ARRGHAGHGHGHHHHHHH! Where did that wrinkle come from!? So far I have spotted some lines of my forehead (why?! I am rarely surprised) and some fine on...

27 apr 12

Skinfood Powders: Red Orange Sun Pact SPF50+ & Seaweed Shining Bronzer Pact Review and Swatches

It’s nearly summer – although you can’t tell from the RAIN outside. My skin is still as dry as anything but as it warms up, I find more and more use for pretty powders. I purchased ...

27 apr 12

Paul & Joe 2012 Summer Collection inspired by A Midsummer Night’s Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream was the main Shakespeare play we studies at College; know who I had to play? Puck. Only idiots play Puck. But I digress. I may be a bit slow on the uptake, but Paul &a...

23 apr 12

MAC Haul: Dazzleglass She-Zam & You Got The Look, Snowglobe Eyeshadows Warm

A few weeks ago I went to Cheshire Oaks, which is a “Outlet Village” – ie. there’s a load of discount stores in one place. To be honest it was pretty rubbish because places li...

23 apr 12

Mini Haul: Esprique Blend Dimensional Eyes B-3 and Mellow Forming Rouge PK 811 Review

A little while ago I did a haul on Adambeauty.com for some Esprique make up! Esprique is a Japanese brand, and used to be Esprique Precious before it was upgraded to a sleeker, black look. The range ...

20 apr 12

A BB Cream for men?! Lab Series BB TInted Moisturizer SPF 35 Featuring Mr C

Mr C’s eyes tend to light up when I throw a new product in his direction although he is strictly hand creams and shampoo. I though this new BB cream for men from Lab Series was pretty cool. Thi...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Gel Nails at Home?! The Nailene Home Gel Manicure System

Gel Nails you can do at home is nothing new – anyone who spends far too much time on eBay knows that you can buy a UV lamp and gel polish for around £50. However – I’ve never been t...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Wednesday Giveaway: 10 GOSH Smokey Eyes Palettes to Win!

Aloha! For the first time in a while I have a little competition for you (and one on Friday!). I have 10 of the new GOSH Smokey Eyes palettes to giveaway (shade of your choice). These new palettes co...

18 apr 12

Lips of the Day: Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine Lipstick Swatch in PK 345

It’s funny how you can love a brand then you sort of forget about them? It’s like that with Shu Uemura. I’m not tempted by any of their new releases at all – why is that? Thei...

18 apr 12

Easy Aspirin Mask? Holika Holika Medi Medi Acetyl Face Mask Review for Acne Prone Skin!

Did I tell you I don’t seem to have time to do face masks anymore? Not even sheet masks because it’s hard to move around when you have one on! Nevertheless, I finally found some time to t...

16 apr 12

Boots No. 7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour Swatches: Cheeky Chops, Beanie, Tangy & Stand Back!

You know when Boots starts giving out the £5 off No. 7 vouchers, it’s a killer. The last few times I haven’t paid any attention to it, but because I was in need of a cheap and cheerful b...

11 apr 12 1 person likes this

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